The Gauteng Region of the Independent Democrats elected its first Gauteng Provincial Executive Committee yesterday, Saturday 02 August.

The newly elected chairperson of the Independent Democrats in Gauteng, Rose Gudlhuza, says the successful launch of the provincial structure is an indication of the strong growth of the ID in the province and that people of Gauteng are ready for political change.

`It is not fair that people have waited, and continue to wait after nearly 15 years of democracy for the land of milk and honey that they were promised,’ says Gudlhuza.

`Pragmatism in service delivery must characterise the second decade of democracy, especially in the Gauteng province,’ says the newly elected Gauteng chairperson.

Gudlhuza said it was unfair to poor people that even those who claim to champion their cause simply line their own pockets first.
She said the launch of the provincial structure could not have come at a better time, as the ID’s support in the province was growing fast.

`This is a clear sign that the Independent Democrats is growing at a phenomenal rate across the country and that people from all communities are being attracted to the ID's no nonsense style of politics,’ Gudlhuza says.

The newly elected ID Executive Committee for Gauteng:

Chairperson: Rose Gudlhuza

Deputy Chair: Kate Mnguni

Secretary: Jacques Julius

Deputy Secretary: Sweetness Mbabane

Organiser: Johannes Rakumako

Policy Convener: Enerst Modise

Treasurer: Patrick Simela

Women's Agenda: Khosi Mncedane

Provincial Youth Chair: Jake Mphai

For more information please contact the ID's Gauteng Media Liaison Officer Sibongile Maputi